#Defensive

With 97 days to go until the 2026 UCF football season kicks off, learn more about the players wearing the Knights' No. 97 jersey: defensive tackle Josh Schell and punter Mason Denaberg.

The Buffalo Bills used their first two draft picks on building blocks for defensive coordinator JIm Leonhard, and he weighed in on their potential during OTAs.

From Paulson Adebo’s role to Deonte Banks’ roster precarity, we map out a wide-open cornerback battle.

The Rebels will take on some of college football’s premier defensive backs in 2026.

The defensive side of the ball always gets a boost when the New England Patriots' duo is on the field.

The 2026 NFL Draft featured a handful of potential seventh-round sleepers, so we've identified our five favorite Round 7 prospects.

From Si RSS Feed: OKC Thunder's Chet Holmgren set for Tall Task in Western Conference Finals

From Si RSS Feed: Oregon Ducks National Championship Odds Carry One Major Question

Marcus Ratcliffe, Bray Hubbard and Amare Ferrell lead our rankings of the best returning college football safeties heading into the 2026 season.

From Si RSS Feed: The Biggest Mistake Nuggets Can't Afford to Repeat This Offseason

Explore Mike Elko’s defensive transformation at A&M, detailing the tactical shifts and grit defining the new era of the Wrecking Crew.

The Spartans are making headway for a defender from Ohio who just popped onto the radar.

From Si RSS Feed: NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Odds: Rueben Bain Jr., David Bailey Set as Favorites

A handful of teams that endured disappointing 2025 seasons may have fixed their trajectory this offseason via their 2026 NFL Draft classes.

From Si RSS Feed: Insider Floats Ex-Warriors Star as Assistant Coach Replacement for Stotts, Stackhouse

College football's 2027 recruiting cycle is heating up this summer, and now one of the best defensive linemen in the country has revealed his decision, leaving two programs looking for a new approach.

A national college football power is trending for a top-10 defensive lineman in the 2027 recruiting class over seven other programs.

Four-star recruit AJ Randle, the No. 5 LB in the 2027 Rivals300, announced his commitment date and final six schools, including Georgia, Miami, and Ohio State.